Opportunities to Volunteer

Published 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 5, 2005

JANUARY IS NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH. The theme this year is "Share What You Know. Mentor a Child."

MENTORING INFORMATION SESSION

�Good Friend program is having a "no strings attached" information session on Jan. 12 at 7:00 p.m. at their Danbury office to explain how their mentoring program works, what the time requirements are, and answer any questions from prospective mentors. They have many young boys and girls waiting for a special friend. They would like you to preregister.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

�Overnight volunteers 25 and older are needed at a Danbury community home for seniors. This is a sleep position in a private room with linens and towels provided. The volunteer must arrive before 11 p.m. and can leave anytime after 6 a.m. Volunteers are needed any day but Tuesday and Thursday.

�Literacy tutors needed to assist adults who are trying to learn or perfect English. There will be opportunities to tutor weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings and possibly Saturday morning. Classes resume the week of Jan. 17.

�Board Member candidates are needed to get involved with the governance of a variety of area nonprofits. These agencies are looking for individuals with different skillsets to assist them in carrying out their missions.

�An electrician is needed to install track lighting in an environmental studies barn in Danbury. Some track lighting already exists, but all new supplies would be provided. They would like work to be done weekdays, but will work to accommodate an interested volunteer.

WISH LIST

�Two twin size beds and a double bed are needed for children and mom of a Danbury family.

�VHS movie tapes would be appreciated by an elderly Danbury lady.

�Washing machine detergent, bleach and fabric softeners are needed for a community home for women and children.